Clam Shell Sconce
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shell Sconces - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Shell Sconces. Their elegant clam shell design and glazed finish add a stylish and nautical flair to any
Category
Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Enameled Sconces, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming pair of Swedish enameled clam shell sconces from the 1950s. Circular shade enameled in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair 1950s Italian Murano Mid Century Clam Shell Form Art Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Italian Murano Mid Century Modern Art Glass Clam Shell Form Wall Sconces. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
Single Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Gold Flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier Large Iridescent Grosse Costolature Clam Shell Glass Bowl, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1948, Grosse Costolature or Clam Shell
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
H 10 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Clam shell wall lights blood orange
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Stunning set of 4 Art Deco clam shell wall lights dating to Circa 1930. These beautiful lights
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
A white molded acrylic "Clam" shell mid century modern sculptural wall lamp.
By Roger Rougier, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
elegant and sculptural aesthetic. Made of translucent acrylic, it takes the shape of a shell, evoking the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
H 22.84 in W 28.75 in D 9.06 in
Pair Shell Shaped Opaline Glass Wall Sconce, by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of opaline glass clam shell shaped wall sconces by Limburg, Germany. Each takes one
Category
Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of English Silver Grotto Wall SConces
Located in London, GB
A pair of English silver plated, single arm 'grotto' sconces, with clam shell back plates and drip
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Vintage 1930s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Large Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of Italian Murano glass large clam shell sconces. Wired for US use.
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Vintage Brass Clam Shell Sconces, a Pair
Located in Southampton, NY
Wall mounted candleholders brass sconces, made of thin lightweight brass shaped like clam shells
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
Located in Houston, TX
GREAT PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Opaline Clam Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass shell attached to brass hardware. Has 1 light
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of faux finish clam shell wall sconces. Very well done clam shell wall sconces from a 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Serge Roche Clam Shell Form Sconces.
Located in Bellport, NY
Designed by Serge Roche a pair of Plaster sculptural clam form shell sconces.In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Clam Shell Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian clear textured glass clam shell shaped wall sconces with brass mountings, each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces in Cast Resin by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white scalloped clam shell wall sconces in cast resin by Sirmos, American 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces
2 Pairs of Shell Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
2 Stunning Pairs of 3 Light Sconces Covered with Oyster and Clam Shells. 1 Sconce is shown. Sold by
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Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Palladio Italian Gilt Shell Wall Lights, 1970s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1970s
A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces
Metal arms with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1950s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1950s
A pair of carved gilt wooden clam shell wall sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Light, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, Italian, 1960's.
A single gilt wood clam shell wall sconce
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1960's
A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces
Metal arms with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of translucent bubble glass clam shell sconces.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass held in place to the mount by a patinated brass ball. Manufactured in Scandinavia, probably by Orrefors, in a style reminiscent of C. T. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces. Nickel bronze mounts. Hard to
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Palm Beach Roche Style White Plaster Clam Shell Wall Light Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of plaster, Serge Roche style, clam shell wall light sconces. Each sconces take
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Maison Charles Style Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Clam Shell Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large pair of mid-century wall-mounted sconces in the style of Maison Charles, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Pair of 1920s Art Deco Frosted Glass Clam & Brass Shell Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of original 1920s Art Deco cinema clam shell wall lights. The white frosted rippled glass
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.68 in W 10.83 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps with Chrome Plate Brackets and Rosee Frosted Glass
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Italian Murano Gold Flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights.
The ethereal white frosted
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
is very realistic and its clam and pearl design will work perfectly in all kinds of interiors. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 10 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Faux Giant Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Two pairs of these decorative sconces available. Very definately old and probably from former
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of impressive and unusual Gothic inspired clam shell sconces. Perfect for the grotto. (Not
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum Clam Shell Wall Sconce
Located in Oakland, CA
Perfect for the grotto themed environment.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces
9"H x 7"W x 4.5"D
Category
Late 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 60's pair of French wall sconces desinged around a pair of large clam shells with custom solid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Beautiful Pair Barovier Toso Clam Shell Wall Appliques Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Barovier & Toso clam shell appliques in a wonderful full and rich shell shape and with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Scones
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of massive brass clam shell candle scones.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clam Shell-Form Wall Sconces by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of clamshell-form wall sconces were created by Sirmos and date to the 1970s-1980s.
Note
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Red Iron Double Sconces , France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sconces in red painted steel, nice patina. Reminiscent of the creations of a famous designer we apparently can't mention. Two pairs are available.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of three central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Fosfeen, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Bouclé uphols...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
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2010s American Modern Night Stands
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Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
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Poplar, Burl
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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Lacquer, Glass
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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Clam Shell Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal clam shell sconce for your home. A clam shell sconce — often made from glass, brass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a clam shell sconce, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a clam shell sconce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each clam shell sconce bearing Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made clam shell sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sirmos Company and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.
How Much is a Clam Shell Sconce?
Prices for a clam shell sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $337 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Questions About Clam Shell Sconce
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